One of the winning artists, Sheri L. Schneider’s “The octopus on my mind.” Artwork from 20 entrants are fetured on the second floor of the Great Hall for Aquarium of the Pacific’s 20th anniversary art contest until Feb. 15. (Hunter Lee, Press-Telegram/SCNG)

There’s little more than a week left to take a gander at some ocean-inspired artwork.

The 20 winning pieces from last year’s 20th anniversary Aquarium of the Pacific art contest, sponsored by Jet Blue, will remain on display in the aquarium’s Great Hall until Friday, Feb. 15.

The artwork reflects the Aquarium’s history, accomplishments and iconic animals — including jellyfish, sea otters, octopuses and the blue whale. One piece even tests the limits of creativity: a sculpture of a shark modeled after a JetBlue airliner.

One of 20 featured artists, Lena Bishop’s “Intertidal.” Artwork from 20 entrants are fetured on the second floor of the Great Hall for Aquarium of the Pacific’s 20th anniversary art contest until Feb. 15. (Hunter Lee, Press-Telegram/SCNG)

Artwork from 20 entrants are fetured on the second floor of the Great Hall for Aquarium of the Pacific’s 20th anniversary art contest until Feb. 15. (Hunter Lee, Press-Telegram/SCNG)

Julia Higgins’ “Sky Shark” combines a shark with one of JetBlue’s aircrafts. Artwork from 20 entrants are fetured on the second floor of the Great Hall for Aquarium of the Pacific’s 20th anniversary art contest until Feb. 15. (Hunter Lee, Press-Telegram/SCNG)

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One of 20 featured artists, Margarita Nordanyan’s winning pieace, “Octopus.” Artwork from 20 entrants are fetured on the second floor of the Great Hall for Aquarium of the Pacific’s 20th anniversary art contest until Feb. 15. (Hunter Lee, Press-Telegram/SCNG)

One of the 20 featured artists, Dennis Nozawa’s “Leopard Shark.” Artwork from 20 entrants are fetured on the second floor of the Great Hall for Aquarium of the Pacific’s 20th anniversary art contest until Feb. 15. (Hunter Lee, Press-Telegram/SCNG)

Featured artist Truong Buu Giam’s “Water Dance” featured alongside winners of the art contest. Artwork from 20 entrants are fetured on the second floor of the Great Hall for Aquarium of the Pacific’s 20th anniversary art contest until Feb. 15. (Hunter Lee, Press-Telegram/SCNG)

One of the winning artists, Khaliya Johnson’s “Doris.” Artwork from 20 entrants are fetured on the second floor of the Great Hall for Aquarium of the Pacific’s 20th anniversary art contest until Feb. 15. (Hunter Lee, Press-Telegram/SCNG)

Featured artist Truong Buu Giam’s “Reef of Wonder” featured alongside winners of the art contest. Artwork from 20 entrants are fetured on the second floor of the Great Hall for Aquarium of the Pacific’s 20th anniversary art contest until Feb. 15. (Hunter Lee, Press-Telegram/SCNG)

Artwork from 20 entrants are fetured on the second floor of the Great Hall for Aquarium of the Pacific’s 20th anniversary art contest until Feb. 15. (Hunter Lee, Press-Telegram/SCNG)

Featured artist Truong Buu Giam’s “Turtle’s Voyage” featured alongside winners of the art contest. Artwork from 20 entrants are fetured on the second floor of the Great Hall for Aquarium of the Pacific’s 20th anniversary art contest until Feb. 15. (Hunter Lee, Press-Telegram/SCNG)

Featured artist Truong Buu Giam’s “Sun Light” featured alongside winners of the art contest. Artwork from 20 entrants are fetured on the second floor of the Great Hall for Aquarium of the Pacific’s 20th anniversary art contest until Feb. 15. (Hunter Lee, Press-Telegram/SCNG)

Featured artist Truong Buu Giam’s “Garibaldi” featured alongside winners of the art contest. Artwork from 20 entrants are fetured on the second floor of the Great Hall for Aquarium of the Pacific’s 20th anniversary art contest until Feb. 15. (Hunter Lee, Press-Telegram/SCNG)

One of the winning artists, Sheri L. Schneider’s “The octopus on my mind.” Artwork from 20 entrants are fetured on the second floor of the Great Hall for Aquarium of the Pacific’s 20th anniversary art contest until Feb. 15. (Hunter Lee, Press-Telegram/SCNG)

The aquarium held an art contest last summer to celebrate its two decades in Long Beach. It received more than 100 submissions, with one-fifth of them selected to go on display in the second-floor art gallery, beginning in mid-December.

But time is running out to view the depths-exploring artwork.

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